The cost of replacing outdated tools is substantial, and management often uses it as a reason to delay upgrades. But you're also paying a price by continuing to rely on those clunkers.More>>

You've gotten the go-ahead from management; now it's time to gather supplies and locate the right training venue.More>>

You could be doing more to help your users — and yourself — with training that prevents repeated mistakes.More>>

If your senior management team doesn't understand the extent of what you do, they'll undervalue you. Keep them fully informed with concise summaries of your activities.More>>

Reader feedback indicates serious concerns about the impact of incorporating access to social media tools in CAD applications.More>>

It's time for a reality check. Social media has its place — but that place is not in your users' CAD software.More>>

Think of your job as managing the design process — not the design tools — and you’ll be poised for success.More>>

Is your office in the midst of a summertime slowdown? Don't twiddle your thumbs — use that downtime to evaluate tasks, problems, and your methods of coping with them. More>>

Are you falling victim to BIM obsession? Don't let one technology overwhelm your other CAD management responsibilities — no matter how much hype surrounds it. More>>

Change your CAD management priorities to accommodate financial goals — and use hard facts to make your case.More>>